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Has anyone tasted Fedco's WOW Cherry?
Posted by jll0306(9/ Sunset 18/High Desert)
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mary14889Updated Well, The Wow! seeds are one of two varieties of tomato (out of 15) that haven't germinated after 3 weeks, the other being Bellstar. Now I wonder if I should bother to try starting them again. Gold Nugget is doing well (and a coup...
Different Leaves
Posted by TomAndJerryGardener
4 Comments
Ohiofem(6a Ohio)Updated I think the answer to your question is in the other thread you posted right after this one called Mysterious plant. You are using top soil with weed seeds in it. That is also the answer to your other recent thread What's wrong wit...
Building a tomato cage with hose and pvc? Have you seen it?
Posted by spaghetina(SF Bay Area)
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axydlbaaxr(4)Updated Hey, Spaghetina...I designed the Tormato, and have been using them for about 5 years now. They'll hold whatever you can grow on them! I've had nearly 2lb beefsteaks on them and they did just fine. I'm always eager to get feedback ...
tomatoes from seeds for someone always on the go
Posted by coeng
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digdirt2Updated the linked "DIY growing light stand" has a serious drawback in that the light fixture is at a fixed height. Excellent point. Plus it is only a 2 foot fixture which is normally not enough. Plus the 2' fixtures and the bul...
Mysterious Plant
Posted by TomAndJerryGardener
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Bets(z6A S ID)Updated You should always use a soilless seed starting medium when planting tomato seeds. NOT dirt or regular potting mix. As Dave says, you are far more likely to have problems with your seedlings with anything other than a soilless seed...
which variety of tomato is least likey to fail?
Posted by coeng
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tn_gardeningUpdated I wonder if the early girl or shady lady varieties might work (or any other patio or early season varieties)? I'd also be more apt to try smaller tomatoes (no beefsteaks) or some that are marketed for containers?
Speed of germination?
Posted by DMForcier(8 DFW)
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DMForcier(8 DFW)Updated The temp in the baggies fluctuates around 83ðF. Then they move into starter cells at room temperature - around 70ðF. For some reason my germination rate of late has been declining while my survival rate in the starter cells ha...
Factors effecting BRIX...Genetics and Plant health
Posted by timmy1(6a ri)
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miesenbacher(7)Updated If your interested in how to grow high brix crops this site can help and even sell products so you can. Ami Here is a link that might be useful: T&J Enterprises
can I cut plant roots??
Posted by captbobs763
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captbobs763Updated Thanks Dave--you folks helped me so much the last 20 years growing in Puerto Rico --now that I am back north I just can't stop growing--I guess I have that sickness--thanks again capt Bob
How fast will they grow?
Posted by Creek-side(5)
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Ohiofem(6a Ohio)Updated Congratulations! I will admit that I didn't expect your tomatoes to do so well under a dome for that long. I am glad to learn I was wrong.
Mixed seedlings- Granny Cantrell
Posted by erikkrush
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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated I'd agree about the waiting if it weren't for the fact that the original poster said that plants with RL and plants with PL leaves were seen at the same time: (I am growing six granny cantrell seedlings from tomatofest seeds. The ...
Would this be Tomato Mosaic Virus
Posted by ramie
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jean001a(Portland OR 7b)Updated Not virus. A fertilizer issue. Have you used any? If so what, when & how much?
Indeterminates in a hoop (cloche) covered bed
Posted by Grim42
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uncle_t(Z6 Ontario CAN)Updated From your post it appears you would like to use a protective cover for your indeterminates as (autumn) first frost approaches. Around here we can sometimes get a few days of Sept frost, only to have autumn continue warm until late...
Low TEMP
Posted by durable_now(8a)
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JulieWerner(7)Updated We are going to have a cold snap here for the next few days and I covered mine just in case of a frost, plus its going to be very overcast and damp.
13 year old tomato seed germination
Posted by danabelle21
38 Comments
snowdogmamaUpdated I just had sucess with some seeds from 1992. My late fil was an avid gardener and always saved his own seeds. He moved to ariz in 89 or so and continued to grow tomatoes for a while. When I helped move him back to Utah in 99, I fo...
What's Wrong with my Tomato Plants Leaves?
Posted by TomAndJerryGardener
5 Comments
nelsoncastroUpdated I believe that your tomato plant is growing well.
Will My New Tomato Plant Grow Without Leaves ?
Posted by WinslowsMom
2 Comments
barrie2m_(6a, central PA)Updated It may recover but I'd put it out of its misery and replant. You'll lose precious time and this is a variety prone to stop producing in hot summer weather. In the meantime you should do a bit of investigation work so it doesn't re...
? about Pruden's Purple
Posted by KCinNC
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barrie2m_(6a, central PA)Updated Prudens purple seems to germinate OK for me but assuming that you planted all seed at same depth in a similar environment- the most likely problem for poorer germination is older or mishandled seed. Sometimes poor germination just...
Tomato seedling leaves curling/twisting
Posted by bigjmw32
3 Comments
bigjmw32Updated sorry, I do not know how to make them smaller!
New to growing from seed... Advice much appreciated
Posted by CavemanDave5
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digdirt2Updated I dont remember it being very specific on how far to allow true leaves to develop before potting up but I will reread it. Not really a specific time. It depends in great part on how you germinate the seeds - cell packs, yogurt cup...
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